Change Detour from left to right

I have tried numerous ways to get the Detour tool to flip from Right to Left with no avail. I have tried both using the Condition tool connected to the Action tool and the action tool connected directly to the Control Parameter.

My ask is that someone get the Detour tool to flip from right to left based on an Action tool vs. a Question and prove that it can be done.

Thanks in advance.

DetourDebug.yxmc

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DataPrepChad

The key here is the actual value that is being passed in. It's a quirk with the Alteryx XML in that even though you see a "True" or "False", it's actually expecting a 1 or 0, or a boolean field type. If you actually pass in this, you'll get the correct results. Take a look at my attached example, which includes the batch macro that updates a Detour properly with a Control Parameter.

Also, just as a heads up you do not need to check the box to replace a specific string. You certainly can do it, but in this case it isn't necessary.

Thanks!

~ Chad

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Use Control Parameter to Update Detour Example.yxzp

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MarqueeCrew

@rgusaas,

Here is a macro of mine that validates IP addresses. In it, you will find a detour example.

Cheers,

Mark

IP Address Validation.yxmc

MSalvage

@rgusaas,

When connecting an action tool to the Detour tool the value you need to update is this one:

Action Update for Detour.PNG

If it is updated to "True" it will detour right if "False" then left.

Best,

MSalvage

rgusaas

The problem occurs before it reaches the Action tool.

I am trying to pass a 'True' value to the Control Parameter tool via the Text Input tool. I don't think the Control Parameter tool is passing the 'True' value to the Action tool. I have tried attaching an Error Message tool to the Control Parameter but get nothing.

DataPrepChad

Also, just as a heads up you do not need to check the box to replace a specific string. You certainly can do it, but in this case it isn't necessary.

Thanks!

~ Chad

dataprepu.com

Use Control Parameter to Update Detour Example.yxzp

rgusaas

At long last a solution that actually works!

Many Thanks!

MVS

I have the same issue, i got your solution, but is it possible not to use as macro? Thaks

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